TOURISM OF MAHAKAM RIVER

Mahakam River is the longest and largest river in East Kalimantan, running down some districts such as West Kutai, Kutai Kartanegara and Samarinda. This river is a transportation routes and trade is very important since old times. Recorded in history, that the kingdom of Kutai (Indonesia's First Kingdom) is located on the banks of this river. At the present time any river is still the transportation routes and trade is very important. Through this route crops and mines from upstream areas are distributed to Samarinda and ready to be sent to various other areas even to foreign countries.

The Banks of Mahakam River

Seeing the activity on the Mahakam River is a very typical scene from the city of Samarinda. Almost every time we can see passing collier, passengers, and also items of daily needs. At night, we can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere on the banks of the river and feel romantism Samarinda. Family entertainment park near the bridge Mahakam is the recommended place to visit. Roasted corn, durian fruit, and seafood is the menu that we can enjoy while relaxing on the banks of the river that divides this city of Samarinda.